Geoffrey Vaughan, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Primary Care - Internal Medicine
Make an appointment
614-293-2130
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Primary Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Locations
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a board-certified internal medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in primary care and preventive medicine, helping patients manage chronic conditions and maintain overall wellness. My patients can rely on me for high quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter.
I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers.
I am an assistant clinical professor of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014-2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Best Doctor in America 2017
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
- Member, American College of Physicians
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Conditions and expertise
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/1994 - 6/1/1996 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/1993 - 6/1/1994 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
9/1/1989 - 6/30/1993
Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine
8/21/1996
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
468 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Vaughan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Vaughn is an amazing experienced provider who I trust and can share any concerns with with full understanding. I look up to him and would highly recommend him to anybody And my family or my friends he's an amazing provider one of the best
I have known him for 30 years and I always found him to be a caring doctor.
Dr Vaughan is the absolute best. We live in a condo and my neighbor- both the husband and wife are retired MDs with OSU- recommended him. He listens. He answers all my questions. He is understanding of my concerns. And NEVER seems in a hurry. I am so grateful he took me as a new patient.
Best doctor ever. I am fortunate to have Dr Vaughan responsible for my health care.
He is patient in listening to and answering all my questions.
Dr. Vaughn has been my primary care doctor for many years.Each time I visited him with my health issues, he would check things out and provide the needed care for me.He's a very good doctor. I would recommend his care to any patient.
Dr Vaughan is an outstanding physician and OSU is fortunate to have him on faculty as a top doctor.
Dr. Vaughan is an outstanding physician
Great
Professional, thorough, thoughtful
My care provider was amazing! Kind, patient, and thorough. He listened without rushing, answered every question, and made me feel seen and valued. It's rare to find someone who combines skill with such genuine care.
Communicated well
Professional and considerate.
Good
Provides prompt response to questions via my own health as well as those for whom I am HCPOA
Extremely pleasant and knowledgeable
The was okay.
Dr V was clear about what his student said and what I said. He really listened to my sleep problems and anxiety.
Exceptional team. Blessed to have such a great Doctorr and support team.
All very good. Initial appt with physician to be new primary care provider (previous PC retired). Very thorough and thoughtful in reviewing my medical histiory and test. Pleasant tone and manner. Very direct and factual, doesn't mince words. Perfect. Feel lucky to have him on my against whatever older age tries to trip me up with.
No bad. He checks in on past difficulties and always responds well to my questions. He always checks about other Dr. Reports and shares what he has read that is out of the ussual. I did not feel rushed and he addresses three issues I was having.
All good experience with this provider
Dr V listened to my concerns & answers questions very thoroughly.
Dr Vaughn is very thorough and exceptional care
All good
Pleasant / efficient /knowledgeable
Attentive
She has a great personality
He is very pleasant and personable
Dr Vaughan is very thorough, efficient and engaging.
Always have a great greeting very pleasant
Extremely caring.
Dr. Vaughan discussed the latest PSA information and my concern about prostrate cancer.
He always listens to me..
Dr. Vaughan is an outstanding caregiver and always addresses my concerns professionally without feeling rushed. He's always prepared and readily refers me to a specialist if it seems prudent.
Always pleasant and asks about questions/concerns.
He is a great listener. He answers all my questions and addresses concerns.
Cooperative, friendly, respectful, good listener , explains well , very calm
Professional, informed of history, described options, asked consent for treatment and balanced his attention to computer records and discussion with me. I felt genuine concern about my health welfare and his ability to be assertively with providers on my behalf.
Dr Vaughn is excellent
Good experience
He was explicit about dx and allowed me options for treatment.
He asked many questions,He then Manipulated my leg to check fo pain and then he sent me to the lab for x rays . He was thorough and checked out all positions of my leg and the sent me to the labs for X-rays. He suggested OTC meds and prescribed pt
Very kind, giving me time to express my medical and health concerns.
All is just fine!!
Dr. Vaughn provided an extremely thorough annual checkup going over the changes in my health and how they affected my future health. He went over all preventative options and changed some of my medications and their dosages due to our conversation and the changes in my health. Overall outstanding primary care experience.
Dr. Vaughan listens and spends time to ensure all questions are asked and any concerns expressed. He is the BEST.
Excellent
Respect!!
My doctor was very professional and easy to talk with
Listened and attempted to understand my issues. Asked questions.
Shows concern about physical and emotional health, does thorough exam, shows he sees me as an individual
Went well, no issues
Professional
Answered my concerns, was empathetic and very welcoming
Everyone was highly professional and respectful.
He is excellent
Dr. Vaughan always asked how I am doing, if I have any new concerns.
Great personal health discussion.
Great as always!
Dr Vaughn is the best very professional love the guy
Always listens to concerns
Dr V explains well & follows up on my questions in a timely manner.
Very good no complaints
He is not only thorough but is also friendly.
Very professional, to the point, explained things in a way to understand.
Dr Vaughan is always great. He has been my doctor for 23 years.
Very thorough, very professional, very responsive to my questions, and a great physician
Dr Vaughn provided immediate relief and diagnosis. Was able to see him in 3 days. Have referral for a specialist.
Good
Very professional, takes time to listen to me and shows concerned for my overall health.
Dr. Seemed rushed and never really examined me other than looking at me from his chair. I went to be checked with a rash on my face
He is always caring
Very good provider
Extremely efficient. Started appt early and ended early. So appreciative!
Very good
Personable
Good experience
Professional
Dr. Vaughan is the consummate professional, who I completely trust with my healthcare.
Dr. Vaughan has been looking after me for more than a decade and I trust him implicitly.
Friendly and very caring..Excellent! Knowledgeable about my circumstances and very caring..
Dr. Vaughn is the best. I have been his patient for many years. In my option there is no better Doctor!
Outstanding physician, smart, sound advice
Dr Vaughn has been my care provider for many years. I trust his diagnoses implicitly.
Dr. Vaughn gave me some good advice regarding treatment for ankle pain I have been experiencing.
Good doctor.
On time. Very thorough.
Very good
He has a good approach when explaining health conditions and recommendations, and includes me in the decision making process. I appreciate that.
Very through
Dr Vaughan, as always, was very caring and understanding. Answered all my questions with the science to back them up
Dr. Vaughan is always willing to listen/respond to my questions and concerns and has a valuable perspective to add to what I already know.
Very interested in my condition
Nothing bad. Very clear & forthright.
Timely, efficient and well informed of my physical issues.
Friendly and pragmatic. I appreciate Dr. Vaughan's demeanor.
All good. Dr Vaughan has been my doctor for 23 years
on time and very professional
All was very good!
Good
Dr Vaughn is he best, regardless of where I live he will always be my PCP
I have seen Dr Vaughan for at least 20 years and he has always given me the best care.
He always listens carefully to my concerns
All good
Doctor was right on target with his approach, logic, and protocol and the med he prescribed for my condition worked right away.
Dr. Vaughan has always given me excellent care and attention. His advice is very useful.
Good
Dr. Vaughan is always great!
Excellent
The best!
Dr. Vaughan listens very carefully and discusses patients concerns very clearly.
He's a good man. Knows me and looks out for me
My care provider was very good and professional. He was caring and listened to my concerns.
Dr. Vaughan has always been very thorough with me and stives to help me stay healthy
Outstanding Service from Dr. Vaughn! He is Very Professional and goes over All health issues and explains them very well in easy to understand terms along with answering any questions that a patient may have for him. He is very kind and caring! Thank You Very Much Dr. Vaughn!
Always professional, courteous, respectful and caring
All Good
Dr Vaughan is very knowledgeable and professional. He is approachable, too.
Good exam, and good decision to schedule an ultrasound. However, I never got an interpretation of the results. I saw the results on MyChart, but I never saw a description of what they meant, or any follow up plan.
Dr Vaughan is an outstanding clinician
Again, we have always had very good experiences with this provider.
Great, knows my medical history and is responsive to MyChart questions
Good care, but I would have liked more conversation about my mental health and impact on my physical health.
Dr Vaughan very knowledgable about my condition and dx and Tx of it.
Very thorough; asked about additional possible problems I might have that are common with people with my age and background.
Oh Vaughn is a good one!!
Always professional, courteous, pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful.
Dr. Vaughn is great. He listens, very aware of current research, has real interactive discussions with me and takes my ideas and observations seriously.
My experiences with Dr. Vaughan as my primary care provider have always been excellent in level of care, concern and professionalism. He is a great doctor.
Outstanding
He is great to work with
He was good. He was asked about my health that what I am doing like exercise and eating well. Also asking if I have any questions about my health.
Cared, new reason I was there, asked if I needed any prescriptions refilled, spent right amount of time with me
Very professional
Dr. Vaughn took time to listen to my concern and provided the advice I needed to help partner with him to make decisions about my health care. He got back to me the same day with his thoughts about my lab results.
My provider is consistently positive and interested in my activities related to my helth. He provides great information when I have questions.
He listens well and treats might concerns as important
Extremely good.
He is the best
I appreciated that he could see me on short notice. Listened to my concerns, ordered lab work and chest X-rays to have a clearer picture of what might be happening.
Listens intently. Responds in a positive way. Helpful advice regarding ways to improve my health.
Excellent care and communication
Good
Friendly, well acquainted with my history and very open to discussion
Good
Helpful and concerned
Dr. Vaughan is a clear communicator: he listens carefully and explains things clearly. He's very reassuring.
Dr Vaughan is the best !
Always caring about me and tells me how to do better for myself,i like that info.
Professional, answered all questions and concerns
Always listens and answers questions. Always a good experience.
He is on it
Dr. Vaughan went to extra lengths to provide care for me. He is very kind and caring, and I am grateful!
Knowledgeable
He was very nice & helpful. I would have liked a little more time with him though
All good. I really Dr Vaughn
Everything was good on every visit
Care Provider seemed competent. Appeared confident in knowledge of the information he discussed with me. Also gave me an EKG to ensure that my problem was not heart related.